Twice and thrice had I loved thee, Before I knew thy face or name.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker loved the beloved deeply before ever meeting them or knowing their identity.
- In plain terms
- He loved someone before he even saw their face.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can exist beyond physical knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you love without knowing someone?
- What is the basis of love?
Another view
It might describe idealization more than real connection.
More from John Donne
Oh do not die, for I shall hate All women so, when thou art gone.
Permalink to quote #22 'Tis true, 'tis day; what though it be? O wilt thou therefore rise from me? Why should we rise, because 'tis light? Did we lie down, because 'twas night? Love …
Permalink to quote #24 When I died last, and dear, I die As often as from thee I go.
Permalink to quote #21
Related quotes
The long and winding road that leads to your door Will never disappear, I've seen that road before it always leads me here, Leads me to your door.
Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney quote #11 Intimates are predestined.
Henry AdamsHenry Adams quote #14 o, I believe fate smiled and destiny laughed as she came to my cradle know this child will be able laughed as she came to my mother know this child will not su…
Natalie MerchantNatalie Merchant quote #28